Research Officer, Developmental and Analytical Microscopy

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
- The _Employment Equity Act_, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

**City**: Edmonton

**Organizational Unit**: Quantum and Nanotechnologies

**Classification**: RO

**Tenure**: Continuing

**Language Requirements**: English

**Work Arrangements**: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.

**The Role**:
We are looking for a Research Officer to support our Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics or a relevant field.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Significant* experience in electron microscopy using a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and a scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
- Experience developing new or existing electron microscopy instrumentation or methods.
- Significant* experience writing peer reviewed publications.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Significant* experience setting up custom experiments for data collection and analysis.
- Experience developing and managing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, academic partners and/or industrial partners.

The following experience criteria would be considered assets:

- Experience providing quality control or process optimization for electron microscopy in an industrial environment.
- Experience leading projects.
- Experience writing project proposals.
- Experience in tomography analysis for 3-D imaging.
- Significant experience is defined as two (2) to five (5) years of experience.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Extensive knowledge of principles underlying electron microscopy.
- Extensive knowledge in the use of transmission electron microscopes and/or scanning electron microscopes
- Knowledge of computer programming languages for data analysis such as Python, C++ and Matlab.
- Knowledge with various microscopy instrumentation such as dual beam focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy (FIB/SEM)

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research - Communication (Level 2)
- Research - Creative thinking (Level 2)
- Research - Initiative (Level 2)
- Research - Networking (Level 2)
- Research - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research - Teamwork (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the **ASRO**level with a salary range of **$82,338**to** $114,354**.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

**Discover the possible**:
Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC), recently named one of Canada’s 2025 Top Employers for Young People, a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

**Notes**:

- In 2025, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
- Relocation assistance will be determined in accor